The Plan

Living Architecture

Integrating Modern Design in Urban and Rural Environments

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

A selection of international architectural projects that examines how buildings harmonise with their surroundings while respecting a site's identity, with descriptive text and detailed architectural drawings. This book explores the relationship between architecture and its context, emphasising the importance of understanding the historical, social, cultural and environmental factors that shape a space. It answers key questions about how to design buildings that integrate seamlessly with their surroundings while preserving a site's identity. Through a series of international projects, ranging from airports to private homes, public buildings, and industrial sites, the book showcases architectural solutions that merge and blend with their environments. Highlighting architectural details and sustainable solutions, it demonstrates how buildings can respect and enhance their surroundings while offering innovative, environmentally conscious designs. Each project includes critical text, photographs, and architectural drawings documenting the full design process, from sketches to construction plans. Whether in rural or urban settings, every project illustrates how architecture can harmonise with its environment and resonate with its users. Featuring work from renowned architects like Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Steven Holl Architects, this book offers invaluable insights for architects, designers and enthusiasts.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: HOAKI BOOKS S.L. / promopress
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2026
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788412491210
• ISBN-10: 8412491211
• Artikelnr.: 73610714

Autorenporträt

Founded in 2000, The Plan is a leading international architecture and interior design magazine, providing a single source for architects, designers, academics, students and professionals in the industry. The projects featured in the magazine are designed by leading international and emerging architects, and are presented through detailed articles adorned with texts, pictures, sketches and drawings that show each project stage and every special feature, from the concept to construction details.